Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

matters of personal concern

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

possessive form of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

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From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

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From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

a large formal assembly

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

at any time

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the head of a state government

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

not any; not one

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

above and across; more than

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

an article deposited as security

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

possessive form of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

relating to a president or presidency

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

plural of “primary” — a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

new

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

Identical; not different.

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

evident without proof or argument

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

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From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading By implication of the April banquet the leader's personal choice, Shelby, had therefore no trivial chance of capturing the nomination; and in the Boss's opinion the favored pawn owed a decent deference to the master chess-player.

a member of an Iroquois people who formerly lived in North Carolina and then moved to New York State and joined the Iroquois

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

not recognized or admitted

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So Shelby thought, too; but they split over definition of terms in the same old way.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The September primaries had assured the leader a firmer control of the state convention than he had ever exercised, and it was well understood to be his, and his alone, made to his order, and the docile register of his will.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The Boss questioned the wisdom of the Tuscarora speech, and the fall widened the unacknowledged breach between him and the governor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.

possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading That this victory clinched his ownership of the delegation to the national convention of next year was self-evident; and that a presidential candidate with New York's backing would attract allies from several eastern and at least two southern boss-ruled states, was well warranted by the tale of the great politician's excursions into national affairs in the recent past.